Thursday, July 8, 2010

Cruisin'

Well, seeing as I recently went on a cruise and haven't said anything about it on here, I thought it was about time I did...
My opinion is that if you want a real holiday holiday then cruising is the way to go. It's kinda like staying at a resort. You have all you need there, entertainment is provided, and then you go on little trips to other places every now and then.
The best thing, I think, is the enforced relaxation. Like, you just have to relax. On sea days on the ship you can't go anywhere really so you have no choice but to sit down and relax.
You get to know people on the cruise, whether you actually meet them or not, and you see these people most days, but you can also avoid them if you really want to!
You get served three course lunches and dinners and then don't have to pay the bill before you leave the restaurant!
At night they put on big shows. I am a big fan of musicals, stage shows and performances, so getting to go to one every night is a dream come true! However, I wouldn't recommend the comedy magic show. That's all I'll say about that one. And if you're not a fan of crowd participation, it's easy enough to hide in the tiered seating!
Service is impeccable. Your room gets cleaned every day, there's always someone around to bring you a drink, your table gets cleared instantly, and it's almost always with a smile.
No need for hand bags. Cellphones have no service most of the time, and you pay for everything with your cruise card, so it's all you need to carry around.
If you want to get out of the weather or just have a break, there are great movies playing on the TVs in your room.
You get to dress up in themed or cocktail outfits just for fun, and everyone else is doing it too.
You get transported to some fabulous ports, given great advice about making the most of them, and have the option of some excellent tours, at an extra charge.
Well, that's just some of the pros of going on a cruise. I'm converted, and can't wait to go on another one some day. Let me know if you see any good deals.

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